"When terrain at the ski area is closed, it's closed for a good reason. Sometimes it's because of a lack of coverage, sometimes it's dangerous conditions, sometimes it's avalanche risk, and sometimes it's because patrollers are actively conducting avalanche control. Ducking the ropes isn't just against the rules, it's dangerous to both you and others on the mountain. As such it's understandable that ski patrol gets very upset when people fail to listen to those closures,"
"Let's be clear: the snowboarder was clearly in the wrong. If ski patrol is flagging you down, you stop and listen to what they have to say. Maybe he didn't realize they were in closed terrain, though based on the fact that he ran away that doesn't seem to be the case. Still, attempting to push a moving snowboarder as a patroller doesn't seem like the best approach."
Closed ski terrain is restricted for specific safety reasons, including lack of coverage, dangerous conditions, avalanche risk, and active avalanche control. Crossing ropes or ducking closures violates rules and creates direct danger to the individual and other mountain users. Ski patrols respond to enforce closures and may become upset when people ignore them. In one incident a snowboarder ignored patrols, fled when flagged down, and a patroller attempted to push the moving rider — an escalation that crossed appropriate conduct. The snowboarder acted irresponsibly by entering closed terrain, and the patroller's physical intervention constituted an inappropriate response. Safety protocols and respectful compliance prevent such incidents.
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